Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Southview Elementary serves the west part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 1 mile to the school's boundaries. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is located 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southview Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Connect, empower, achieve and celebrate!
School Rankings
Southview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southview Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southview Elementary School's ranking?
Southview Elementary School is ranked #818 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southview Elementary School often compared to?
Southview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Southview Elementary School?
576 students attend Southview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southview Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southview Elementary School?
Southview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southview Elementary School offer ?
Southview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southview Elementary School part of?
Southview Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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